Arab League Approves Idea Of Ground Forces For Regional Security
The 22-member body agreed in principle to the military force that could be rapidly deployed to regional trouble spots.
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Arab Airstrikes Against Yemen Reportedly Could Continue For Months
At a summit in Egypt, the embattled Yemeni President Abed Raboo Mansour Hadi also described Houthi rebels as "puppets of Iran."
Ex-Ambassador: Rebels In Yemen Exploited A Vacuum
A Saudi-led coalition carried out airstrikes on Yemen for the third night in a row. NPR's Scott Simon talks about the crisis in Yemen and what led up to it with the former U.S. Ambassador Barbara Bodine.
Expert: Iranians In Favor Of Nuclear Deal
A potential nuclear deal with Iran would have big implications for national politics in both the U.S. and Iran. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Najmeh Bozorgmehr of the Financial Times about the talks.
U.S. Strategy In Yemen Represents Standard Counterterrorism Plan
Despite the current chaos in Yemen, the White House insists U.S. action in that country represents a model for its counterterrorism strategy. A look at what is behind that assertion.
U.S. Plays Delicate Dance As Deadline Nears In Iranian Nuclear Talks
As nuclear talks with Iran approach a deadline, the U.S. must ease sanctions enough in order to make a deal with Iran while not letting it off the hook completely.
Saudi Arabia Pounds Rebel Targets In Yemen On 2nd Day Of Air Campaign
Airstrikes and anti-aircraft fire rocked the capital, Sanaa, while Houthi rebels continued their push into southern Yemen. Meanwhile, Arab foreign ministers gathered in Egypt.
After A Tough Election, Israel's Netanyahu Looks To Ease Tensions
The Israeli leader ruffled feathers during the bruising campaign. Since then, he has sought to make amends. In the latest move, Israel is handing over money it had withheld from the Palestinians.
Is There Evidence That Yemeni Rebels are Backed By Iran?
To find out, Steve Inskeep talks to Robin Wright, a contributor to The New Yorker and a joint fellow at the U.S. Institute Of Peace and the Woodrow Wilson International Center.
Air War In Yemen May Come At The Expense of Coalition Against ISIS
Most of the members of the coalition conducting air strikes in Yemen, are also members of the U.S.-led coalition in Syria that's been waging an air campaign against the self-styled Islamic State.